Gilded Decadence Series by Blake Hensley, Zoe Blake, Alta Hensley

From our very first fiery encounter, I was tempted to fire my beautiful new assistant.Right after I punished her for that defiant slap she delivered in response to my undeniably inappropriate kiss. As Harrison Astrid, New York's formidable District Attorney, distractions were a luxury I couldn't afford. Forming a shaky alliance with the Manwarrings and the Dubois, I was ensnared in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game... moreFrom our very first fiery encounter, I was tempted to fire my beautiful new assistant.Right after I punished her for that defiant slap she delivered in response to my undeniably inappropriate kiss. As Harrison Astrid, New York's formidable District Attorney, distractions were a luxury I couldn't afford. Forming a shaky alliance with the Manwarrings and the Dubois, I was ensnared in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game.As I strive to thwart my mother's cunning manipulations and her deadly alliance with the Irish mob.Yet, every time I cross paths with my assistant, our mutual animosity surges into a near-savage need to control and dominate her. I am a man who demands obedience, especially from subordinates.Her stubbornness fuels my urge to assert my dominance, my need to show her I'm not just her boss—I'm her master. Unfortunately the fiancé I'm to accept to play high society's charade, complicates things. So I rein in my desire and resist the attraction between us.Until the Irish mob targets my pretty little assistant… targets what's mine. Now there isn't a force on earth that will keep me from tearing the city apart to find her. Beneath the polished surface of high society, New York's elite harbor twisted desires and scandalous secrets. Dive deep into a world of forbidden romances and hidden truths in this gripping series by the dynamic duo of USAT Bestselling authors, Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley. less

My bodyguard is supposed to keep me safe, not control me.As the youngest daughter in a wealthy, powerful family, everyone assumes I’m just an innocent, sheltered heiress.Especially Reid Taylor, my overbearing bodyguard, who’s made it his mission to keep me in line and under his watchful eye.He’s a former Army sergeant, now head of security for my family, and he’s determined to keep me in check, enforcing his strict rules with an iron will and expecting nothing less than total obedience... moreMy bodyguard is supposed to keep me safe, not control me.As the youngest daughter in a wealthy, powerful family, everyone assumes I’m just an innocent, sheltered heiress.Especially Reid Taylor, my overbearing bodyguard, who’s made it his mission to keep me in line and under his watchful eye.He’s a former Army sergeant, now head of security for my family, and he’s determined to keep me in check, enforcing his strict rules with an iron will and expecting nothing less than total obedience.But I’m not some meek little girl.I push his limits at every opportunity—defying his rules, slipping out of his reach, and challenging him with a sharp tongue that I know gets under his skin.Instead of pushing him away, it only seems to draw him closer.Reid might be my protector, but I see the desire he struggles to contain.Every act of rebellion only intensifies the tension between us.I know he wants to dominate me, to make me surrender completely to his will.But we both know that crossing that line would be dangerous.Yet, when my father tries to force me into an arranged marriage, everything changes.Reid’s protectiveness turns into a fierce possessiveness.His control snaps, and I see just how far he’s willing to go to keep me for himself.Explore the forbidden desires and dark secrets hidden among New York’s elite in this captivating series by USAT Bestselling authors Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley. less

The moment she slapped me, I knew I'd chosen the right bride. To be fair, I had just stolen her entire inheritance. As Lucian Manwarring, billionaire patriarch of the powerful Manwarring family, my word is law. She's a beautiful and innocent heiress, raised to be the perfect society trophy wife. Although far too young for me, that won't stop me from claiming her as my new prized possession. What I hadn't planned on was her open defiance of me... moreThe moment she slapped me, I knew I'd chosen the right bride. To be fair, I had just stolen her entire inheritance. As Lucian Manwarring, billionaire patriarch of the powerful Manwarring family, my word is law. She's a beautiful and innocent heiress, raised to be the perfect society trophy wife. Although far too young for me, that won't stop me from claiming her as my new prized possession. What I hadn't planned on was her open defiance of me. Far from submissive and obedient, she is stubborn, outspoken and headstrong. She tries to escape my control and fights my plan to force her down the aisle. I am not accustomed to being disobeyed. While finding it mildly amusing at first, it is past time she accepts her fate. She will be my bride even if I have to ruthlessly dominate and punish her to get what I want. Dive into the seductive world of dark romance featuring New York's high society as they navigate treacherous schemes and guard their scandalous desires, expertly woven by the USAT Bestselling authors Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley. less